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Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Push to better prepare coastlines for climate change

A $100 million funding boost to prepare coastal habitats from climate change is on the Sunshine Coast Council’s Federal election wishlist. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said
Read more 4 February 2025
Scenic Rim, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Scenic Rim joins elite group of eco destinations

The Scenic Rim has joined an elite group of Australian destinations by achieving ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia. It is the 12th region in the
Read more 3 February 2025
Cyclone Queensland. | Newsreel

Call from 0444 444 444 not a scam. It could save your life

In an era when nearly everyone is being bombarded by scam phone calls and text messages, police are encouraging locals to make sure a potentially life-saving, but
Read more 30 January 2025
Queensland Rail train at station. | Newsreel

Rail and road funding critical to busting Coast congestion

A decision to place funding to complete the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail on the backburner has raised the ire of Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli. Mayor Natoli said
Read more 28 January 2025
Sunshine Coast Stadium. | Newsreel

Access info enhances experiences at Coast venues

People living with disabilities will be better able to plan activities on the Sunshine Coast through a home-grown digital platform. A partnership between Sunshine Coast
Read more 22 January 2025
Brisbane City Council Buses. | Newsreel

Smart ticketing for all SEQ public transport by June

All public transport users in south-east Queensland will be able to use credit cards to travel across the region by June. State Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said
Read more 21 January 2025
Artist's impression Sunshine Coast Indoor sports complex. | Newsreel

Mayor urges Brisbane 2032 team to stick to Master Plan

The Sunshine Coast wants the Brisbane 2032 Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority to stick to the plan and re-affirm the commitment to already
Read more 21 January 2025
Brisbane Story Bridge at night. | Newsreel

Brisbane residents positive about life in the River City

Brisbane residents are some of the most positive in the country about their quality of life. The latest Better Brisbane Index, released by the Brisbane City Council this
Read more 20 January 2025
Artist impression of Mooloolaba Foreshore Stage 2.

Millions to progress Mooloolaba transformation

The upgrade of the Mooloolaba foreshore, on the Sunshine Coast, has been bolstered by a multi-million cash injection through the SEQ Liveability Fund. The Federal and
Read more 16 January 2025
The Curated Plate Festival Culinary Director and renowned chef Peter Kuruvita. | Newsreel

Time to serve up best ideas for The Curated Plate

Sunshine Coast culinary aficionados have less than a month to stake their claim to be part of the region’s award-winning food festival The Curated Plate. Named
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